Screen Queensland

06/09/2026

Our Games Residency is continuing to propel local developers forward in their careers, during a 12-month program supporting them to create new games and sustainable businesses.

Dive into the latest Residency Report to find out what they’ve been learning over the last few months from an army of subject matter experts, all while starting development on their new games and a enjoying couple of fun side quests!

Read more 🎮
https://screenqueensland.com.au/sq-news/the-residency-report-let-the-games-begin/

We’ve kept our Games Residents busy this last quarter with 16 visits from various subject matter experts, pitching workshops, internal ideating, forming teams and beginning development on their…

05/09/2026

From the Queensland company that has attracted more than 11 million views on Netflix globally, comes the trailer for their new feature, LOVE ON DECK—setting sail for Australian cinemas on Thursday 5 November ⚓

This latest romcom from Brisbane's Jaggi Entertainment stars Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing as former rivals flung back into each other's orbit on a luxury yacht, where there's no escaping the chemistry.

Proudly supported through our Screen Finance Fund and Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Incentive.

04/09/2026

From humble beginnings and mastering the art of 'polite directness', Cheryl Vance and her indie studio Prideful Sloth has suddenly been riding the highs of the charts with their beloved cozy game GO-GO TOWN! selling more than 100,000 units in just one month.

With Queensland becoming the second largest state in Australia for games studios and full-time employment in the sector quadrupling in recent years, to support more than 660 full-time roles, we were keen to catch up with Cheryl to find out more about Prideful Sloth's path to success...

And to celebrate their six-figure milestone, Prideful Sloth recently released an update with extra treats for GO-GO TOWN! players on Stream, with Switch updates to follow.



📸 Cheryl Vance (centre) with the Prideful Sloth team: Adam Markham, Anthony Massingham, John Norwood and Joel Styles

03/09/2026

Screen Queensland has announced its support for NITV factual series INDESIGN (working title), which explores how First Nations knowledge is reimagining the future of design.

The series from No Coincidence Media—with support from Screen Australia—is directed by Kaytetye woman Tanith Glynn-Maloney and follows Biripi, Dunghutti and Kamilaroi woman Georgia Birks. Alongside a team of First Nations experts, Georgia meets Traditional Owners, architects, builders, artists and policymakers to explore how First Nations practices are radically transforming our approach to housing, infrastructure and the way communities connect with place.

Proudly supported through our Screen Finance Fund.



Learn more!
https://screenqueensland.com.au/sq-news/queensland-series-reimagines-the-future-of-design-through-a-first-nations-lens/

01/09/2026

Games developers! If you're seeking Market and Travel support to attend Melbourne International Games Week, make sure you submit your application by Monday 7 September ✈️

Running from Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October, Melbourne International Games Week includes major Australian games events like Games Connect Asia Pacific - GCAP, the The Australian Game Developer Awards - The AGDAs and PAX Australia. Our Market and Travel Fund is available to individuals and teams and offers grants of up to $1,500 to subsidise travel and accommodation costs.

Screen Queensland is a proud partner of GCAP and the ADGAs.

Apply now!
https://screenqueensland.com.au/travel-market-fund-games/

31/08/2026

We're excited to reveal the four projects to share in $200,000 through the latest round of our Online Production Grants!

Screen Queensland is supporting these local practitioners with production funding of $50,000 to create innovative online content, gain valuable credits and connect with global audiences while expanding local intellectual property.



Find out more about these projects and the growing Online Production Grants slate here:
https://screenqueensland.com.au/sq-news/media-centre/screen-queensland-introduces-the-latest-online-production-grants-recipients/

30/08/2026

The Sunshine Coast Screen Collective has announced their program for Showfest 2026!

From Tuesday 20 to Sunday 25 October, the Sunshine Coast will be a hive of creativity, bringing together industry professionals, emerging creators, students and audiences with a program that features a free outdoor screening, Pacific Islands Film Festival night, Sunshine Coast Screen Awards and more.

Showfest is proudly supported by our Screen Culture Fund.

Explore the program: https://screencollective.au/showfest

29/08/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the exclusive in-conversation event with The Jim Henson Company's Executive Vice President of Branding, Nicole Goldman!

This free event on Monday 14 September at QAGOMA, moderated by Ruari Elkington from Queensland University of Technology, is a rare chance to explore the ideas, values, stories and fandom behind one of the world’s most iconic and enduring creative companies.

Presented in partnership with Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art as part of Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company.

Registrations are essential—secure your place now:
https://ow.ly/BVsX50ZGnfc

The exhibition is proudly supported through Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture Fund.

📷 Production still from Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock, image courtesy of Apple, The Jim Henson Company

28/08/2026

From award-winning documentaries to children’s television, Queensland producer Helen Morrison from Allstory Pictures has built a career around one belief: the right story can change the way people see the world.

Queensland is home to a host of award-winning production companies, creating films and series that resonate with audiences around the world, employing thousands of screen practitioners and generating local IP that builds our cultural legacy along with the economy.

Screen Queensland's $3 million, multi-year Business Enterprise fund was introduced to support homegrown production companies to expand their long-term prospects and Allstory Pictures is one of the recipients. In the first of our new feature series, we caught up with Co-Founder Helen Morrison to find out more about the company and what drives their success.

Dive in here: https://ow.ly/Lx3K50ZGnYh



📸 Allstory Pictures' Dean Gibson and Helen Morrison with Dance With Tom presenter Thomas E.S. Kelly

26/08/2026

Hooray! THE BLUEY MOVIE is coming to theatres Friday 6 August 2027 🎈

In case you missed it, a sneak peek of the highly anticipated feature debuted recently at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, giving families around the world a first glimpse of Bluey and Bingo as they make their big-screen debut. Written and directed by creator Joe Brumm, THE BLUEY MOVIE is produced by Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios with work completed by Queensland companies Cosmic Dino Studio and Folklore Sound.



Proudly supported through our Post, Digital and Visual Effects Incentive.

Learn more!
https://screenqueensland.com.au/sq-news/media-centre/bluey-feature-film-debut/